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Patent GB-2176411-A (GB)
Title: Globe puzzle
Inventor: NEWSON JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1985-06-18
Abstract: The puzzle is constructed of interlocking sections 2 - 9 each having its own face as appropriate to its location of longitude and latitude, each section being able to interlock with its surrounding sections. One section may contain a battery and an electric conducting track 32, may be formed by the interlocking sections. If all sections are located correctly a circuit will be formed and a bulb or bulbs will light up. The sections may be translucent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161219-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing carbonated liquids from bottles
Inventor: LEAVER ALLEN
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: Carbonated beverage dispensing apparatus comprises a threaded cap (1) adapted to be secured in use to the threaded neck of a bottle or other container, a tube (3) extending from an outlet (4) through said cap to a location (5) at the bottom (6) of the bottle or other container, at least a portion (12, 13) of the tube within the cap being flexible, a member (7) being movable between a first position in which the member bears against the flexible portion to collapse the tube and prevent passage of fluid through the latter and a second position (as shown) in which the flow of liquid is not prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173990-A (GB)
Title: Female incontinence briefs and pants
Inventor: STEER GRAHAM EMERY
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 1985-07-16
Abstract: A pair of briefs or pants for wear by a female includes a pocket in the crotch region of which an inner wall and an outer wall are of liquid impermeable material such as thin rubber or rubberised cloth. The pocket is open at a region facing towards the vagina (when the briefs or pants are being worn), and the edges of the opening are partly or wholly elasticated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173091-A (GB)
Title: A self-heating foodstuff container
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI TOSINOBU
IPC: A47J36/28
Filed: 1985-11-13
Abstract: A self-heating foodstuff container is provided which is capable of generating heat by utilizing an exothermic reaction without supply of any material. It comprises a container body (10) for receiving the foodstuff, a heating unit (18) housed within the body and a cover member (28) secured to the heating unit for closing the same. The heating unit (18) includes a heat-conductive can (20) having a flange (22) for securing the can (20) to the body, an exothermic reaction agent (24) and a liquid containing bag (26) both disposed in the can. The bag (26) is positioned at a substantially central portion of the can (20) and is entirely surrounded by the reaction agent (24). The cover member (28) has an aperture (30) which permits a pin (16) or other sharp member to be inserted into the can (20) for rupture of the bag (26) to thereby cause the exothermic reaction within the can (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168505-A (GB)
Title: Fluid-pressure-operable servo systems
Inventor: POUCHER MICHAEL
IPC: B64C13/42
Filed: 1985-11-29
Abstract: A fluid-pressure-operable servo system, which comprises a fluid- pressure-operable motor 11 having an output member 10 and control valve means 25 therefor, includes a feedback member 24 which is connected between the motor and the control valve means and which, at least in part, is formed by a plurality of components 26, 30, 32, 37 certain of which together form a first load path and certain of which form a second load path. Upon mechanical failure of one of the components such relative displacement of at least two of the components takes place as to result in limited change in length of the feedback member. This modifies the effect of the control valve means thereby causing such adjustment of motor 11 as will afford an immediate and perceptible change in an operating condition of a device 5 controlled by the servo system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172028-A (GB)
Title: False ceiling framework assembly
Inventor: KURJEAN DIDIER
IPC: E04B9/12
Filed: 1986-03-06
Abstract: The invention is concerned with suspending a false ceiling (10) from any support structure, by means of a primary framework (12A) formed by beam members (13A) and a secondary framework (12B) formed by beam members (13B) which are crossed with the first-mentioned beam members. For flush interengagement of the beam members (13B) and beam members (13A) the latter are provided locally at spaced positions with cut-outs (22) through the central web (15) thereof and the lower flange (16) thereof. The beam members (13B) are secured in the cut-outs (22) preferably by simply clipping therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172872-A (GB)
Title: Holders for containers
Inventor: PASS PHILIP
IPC: B65D25/22
Filed: 1986-03-24
Abstract: A holder for a paint can or container consists of a support assembly 10 which is adapted to receive and support a paint can or container, handle means 30 being formed on the support assembly to enable the holder and the paint can or container to be carried. Preferably a brush support member 34 is mounted on the support assembly for pivotal movement between an out of use position and an in use position where it extends across part of the upper end of the can. The support assembly may comprise a split ring shaped member, the two ends of the ring being adjustably clamped together by a buckle member 18 or a screw threaded member (Figure 5). Alternatively, the support member may comprise an upper circular section connected by webs to a lower section which engages the lower portion of the can, the handle means being pivotably mounted on the upper section (Figure 7). In a further embodiment (Figure 9) the support assembly comprises a first base portion fitting under the can and an upwardly extending second portion at the upper end of which is mounted a clamping means for connecting the holder to the can, the second portion being formed with a fixed handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192250-A (GB)
Title: X-ray equipment
Inventor: REDMAYNE IAN G B
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: X-ray equipment has a tubehead 12 associated with a local repeater warning system 18 to give a preliminary warning that energisation of the tubehead 12 is imminent, and a kill switch on or adjacent the tubehead 12 to abort or inhibit energisation. By this means, not only is a warning given in the vicinity of the tubehead 12, but the source of the danger is identified. Thus, personnel caught in the vicinity of the tubehead 12 will have an opportunity to use the inhibit switch to prevent energisation and possible danger to themselves. The preliminary warning may be by lamps, e.g. flashing red and green lamps, and/or by an audible signal, such as a klaxon. The control unit 11 for the equipment may include monitoring circuitry to detect failure, or incipient failure, of the warning lamps or audible device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177884-A (GB)
Title: Fish scooping device
Inventor: KIPLESUND HANS
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1986-07-23
Abstract: Scooping device for scooping fish from a fish rearing system comprises a flexible web (15) suspended between two rods (21, 22) extending between two wall members (11, 12) being submersed in a sea body inlet (26). One of the rods (21) is permanently mounted at one side edge of the wall members at a distance over sea level, while the other rod (22) is suspended between a pair of endless chains (13, 14) extending along the edges of the wall members. On rotating the chains the movable rod (22) is moved passing the permanently mounted rod and down into the sea body inlet (26) to make a bag structure for scooping fish. The web is then lifted to an inclined position (15'') to release the fish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198463-A (GB)
Title: Curved building construction with strut framework
Inventor: SMITHERS NORMAN JOHN
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 1986-12-02
Abstract: A building construction comprises a framework of struts 6 secured at end portions to node members 8 to form a rigid single layer skeletal framework defining the contours of the building to include curvature in at least one direction. Further bridging members (10 Fig. 3) span the interstitial area defined by at least three adjacent struts 6, the bridging members (10) being supported by the node members 8 to be spaced from the struts 6. The bridging members (10) permit surface loads from a continuous, weatherproofing coating to be transferred to the node members 8 enabling the use of longer framework struts 6 and hence permitting the overall framework to span considerably increased distances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190760-A (GB)
Title: Electrochromic element
Inventor: TATSUO NIWA
IPC: G02F1/153
Filed: 1987-05-18
Abstract: An electrochromic element has a two-dimensional substrate, an upper electrode A, an electrochromic layer, and a lower electrode B. Electrode terminal regions CA, CB are formed on two opposite regions of the substrate, preferably extending such that between them they encompass substantially all of the active area of the cell, in order to avoid non- uniformity of operation over the area and reduce response times. The invention is applicable to mirrors for automobiles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196474-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensing probe
Inventor: DARGAVEL GEOFFREY THOMAS
IPC: G01K7/06
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: In a thermocouple probe, having a hollow metallic tube (1) with a metallic tip (3) forming one lead of the probe and an inner junction metallic other lead (2) connected to the tip to form a thermocouple, to prevent degradation of the thermocouple junction an hermetic barrier of an elastomeric material (8) is provided in the tube between the tip and a closure member for the end of the tube opposite the tip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212994-A (GB)
Title: Lamp operating circuit
Inventor: MASAKI KAZUMI
IPC: H05B39/02
Filed: 1987-11-30
Abstract: To obtain a brilliant light which has a spectral distribution close to that of sun light, an incandescent lamp W is operated at a voltage exceeding its nominal rating eg. at a voltage which 101 to 140% of its rated voltage. The lamp W may be connected to an A.C. source via a step-up autotransformer T, or a 12 volt lamp W may be connected to a 100 volt supply via a step-down transformer T having a secondary winding with 12, 13, 14 and 15 volt tape (Fig 6). A negative temperature coefficient thermistor Th, or a triac circuit (Fig 4), may be connected in series with the lamp to suppress surge currents on initial turn on. A phase controlled triac arrangement may be used to prevent over current during operation of the lamp (Figs 3,4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199077-A (GB)
Title: Gasoline injector
Inventor: RENOWDEN PAUL STUART
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 1987-12-10
Abstract: A plate-like valve member has a depression 42 in one face in which locates a spring biasing the valve member into contact with a seating. The valve member is lifted away from the seating member by magnetic forces to allow fuel flow through an outlet. The seat member during movement tends to displace duel and the fuel displacement slows the opening of the valve member. This is counteracted by providing passages 45 which communicate with the depression and may open into a recess defined in the face of the valve member presented to the sealing. Fuel can flow through the passages 45 to minimise the resistance to movement of the valve members. The passages may take various forms (Figs. 3 to 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215802-A (GB)
Title: Removing pipe blockages
Inventor: ENGLISH BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/30
Filed: 1988-03-19
Abstract: A method of removing a blockage in a drainage pipe 11, which comprises introducing a balloon 10 into the pipe; inflating the balloon 10 so that it is caused to move into sealing engagement with the pipe 11; and increasing the pressure in the space 14 within the pipe 11 between the blockage and the balloon 10 to an extent sufficient to displace the blockage. The pressure may be increased by using a table 13 or a pressure relief valve on the balloon 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220649-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for flat pack electronic clips
Inventor: LATHAM ANTHONY C
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 1988-07-29
Abstract: A device for automatically presenting electronic chips at a presenting station P comprises a track 12 and pusher blade 17 with a leading edge for pushing chips one at a time from a dispensing station D along the track 12. Chips are held at the dispensing station D in a stack face to face in a magazine 13, the lowermost chip in the stack resting on the track 12. Reciprocation of the blade 17 drives the chips from the base of the stack, one at a time. Sensors (infra-red) monitor correct performance of the device. The narrowness of the track permits location of the presenting station P in constricted locations around robot assembly devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211718-A (GB)
Title: Fruit pulp clarification process
Inventor: BELL JOHN
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1988-09-02
Abstract: Fruit pulp, for example apple or pear pulp is treated with ozone for 7 to 8 minutes to clarify it for later use in food production. The clarified pulp may be spray dried.
Patent GB-2223812-A (GB)
Title: Servo assisted brake system
Inventor: WIMBUSH MAURICE JOHN
IPC: B60T13/24
Filed: 1988-10-14
Abstract: A servo assisted brake system includes a master cylinder (10), said master cylinder (10) being connected to a brake actuator via a servo actuator (14) and valve means (15) is provided to control the servo actuator (14) so that upon brake actuation it will apply a boost pressure to the brake actuator. The master cylinder (10) (Fig 3, not shown) has a piston (30), slidable within a stepped cylindrical bore (21), said piston (30) having a first portion (31) slidably sealed within the smaller diameter portion of the bore (21) and a second portion (33) slidably sealed within the larger diameter portion of the bore (21). The smaller diameter portion of the bore (21) is closed to define a first working chamber (50) between the closed end (22) and the first portion (31) of the piston (30), a second working chamber (52) being defined between the first and second portions (31, 33) of the piston (30). The first working chamber (50) is connected to the brake actuator via the servo actuator (14) and the second working chamber (52) is connected to a cylinder (115) to control said valve means (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211668-A (GB)
Title: Repairing electrical circuits
Inventor: PHILLIPS SIMON CHARLES
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 1988-12-12
Abstract: A laminated structure 1 of flexible card-like form, for repairing and/or manufacturing an electrical circuit, comprises a layer 2 of solder, superimposed on a layer 3 electrically conductive material, (copper), which is in turn superimposed on a layer 4 of adhesive material. An intermediate layer 5 of brass effectively increases the surface area of the conductive layer 3. The adhesive layer 4 is covered by a removable backing layer 6 of paper. The laminated structure 1 is delineated by cuts 10 so as to form a plurality of individual conductive components which can subsequently be stripped from the structure 1 in a convenient manner. To carry out a repair to an electrical circuit, a conductive component is applied, with overlaps, to the damaged area of the circuit. The self-adhesive layer 4 of the component keeps it firmly in place whilst solder is caused to flow over the joint areas to form a strong metallurgical joint between the undamaged section of the circuit and the solder layer 2 of the component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227171-A (GB)
Title: Displaying large photographic prints or transparencies
Inventor: COBLEY KENNETH JOHN
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 1989-01-23
Abstract: Display apparatus for displaying a display sheet (1) comprising a photographic print or transparency comprises a frame (4) defining a support channel (14) extending around the frame. The display sheet is mounted within the frame by means of mounting clips (15) which have resiliently deformable looped portions (16) engaged within the support channel and hook- shaped coupling portions (19) which cooperate with mounting apertures (2) formed in the display sheet adjacent the edges thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222230-A (GB)
Title: A pipeline check valve
Inventor: RITCHIE CHARLES BUCHAN
IPC: F16K17/24
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: A pipeline check valve comprises a substantially straight conduit (10) for in-line connection in the pipe, and a branch (16) extending from the conduit (10). A plug member (22) is located in the branch (16) in normal flow conditions. However, in the event of reverse flow occurring the plug member (22) is urged into the conduit (10) to seal the pipe and thus prevent reverse flow of fluid in the pipeline. Member (22) is guided by curved ramps (24) or by grooves which receive spigots extending from the member (22) (Fig 8A). A vane or baffle may be provided downstream of the branch (16), in the direction of normal flow, so as to promote turbulence on the occurrence of reverse flow, which condition assists in closing the valve. As shown in Fig 9B, the branch (16) may be connected to the conduit (10) by a further pipe 105, so that the member (22) is normally held in the branch by a pressure differential. A dogleg rail 32 may be pivoted by movement of the closure member (22) and serves to provide a guide across the mouth of the branch (16) for pipeline pigs. The closure member (22) may be a ball or a cylindrical pig (Fig 7A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236832-A (GB)
Title: Brake-actuating handle bar for pushable vehicle, eg pram or pushchair
Inventor: FULCHER BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1989-09-06
Abstract: A sleeve (12) is rotatable around a crossbar (17) of a pushchair or the like and is connected to a brake member which acts on a wheel of the pushchair such that rotation of the sleeve on the crossbar causes the brake member to be selectively engaged with, or disengaged from, the wheel. A stop member (22) is provided on the crossbar which engages with the sleeve to selectively retain the brake member in the engaged or disengaged position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222816-A (GB)
Title: Packaging moisture-laden articles
Inventor: ST CHARLES FRANK KELLEY
IPC: A24F25/02
Filed: 1989-09-14
Abstract: A storage package for storing moisture-laden articles such as cigarettes includes a shaped receptacle 6 sized to receive a plurality of cigarettes, the receptacle 6 having a moisture control vehicle 7 disposed therein and being within an overwrap 4 having a low moisture vapour transmission rate. The vehicle is treated with a saturated salt solution having a water activity level preselected to the water activity level of the cigarettes to maintain moisture equilibrium over an extended time period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226609-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous coupling with locking means
Inventor: OTTO STAEDELI
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 1989-10-11
Abstract: A synchronous coupling with a straight-toothed coupling hub (1) comprises a coupling star (3) which is axially displaceable in relation thereto and is in engagement therewith, and a synchronizing sleeve (5) which is held axially in the coupling star (3) and is in engagement therewith through ratchet teeth (6) and which is in engagement with an output shaft (8) for axial displacement through a coarse thread (9). Locking teeth (20) can be brought into engagement with corresponding teeth (21) of the coupling star and locking teeth (22, 23) are provided at the driving shaft side and at the coupling star side. For the transmission of torque in both directions of rotation, a locking sleeve (15) is provided which is in engagement with the output shaft (8) for adjustment via adjusting teeth (19) through a predetermined axial stroke in relation to the driving shaft (8). The locking teeth 20-23 are helical and together form a herring-bone tooth pattern in the locked state. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2224348-A (GB)
Title: Central heating systems
Inventor: GUY EDWARD JOHN
IPC: F24D3/00
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A central heating system in which gravity is used to create a pressure difference to drive heated fluid around a circuit comprises a boiler (1) with or without a circulating pump (6), rising feed and return pipes 2b and 4b and a counterflow heat exchanger formed from a downward flow feed channel (2a) and an upward flow return channel (4a). The lower end of the heat exchanger is connected to a heat dispenser (3) which can be a radiator or coil for indirectly heating water in a tank. A number of different forms of panel or partitioned tube heat exchangers are described which incorporate similar gravity induced flow by means of a downward flowing feed channel (35) closely associated with a rising return channel (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229849-A (GB)
Title: Rotary head switching control circuit
Inventor: KIM KYOUNG-SU
IPC: G11B15/12
Filed: 1990-01-23
Abstract: A multiple head switching control circuit and method for a video cassette recorder comprises a processor (10) for controlling the system controller and the timer. A first switching circuit (Q4, Q5, Q6) is provided for selecting one of the heads by controlling the processor to perform rotary switching. A second switching circuit (Q1, Q2, Q3) is provided for selecting one of the heads by controlling the processor to perform head amp switching. The first and second switching circuits are arranged to be controlled by a combination of an envelope signal, which shows the reading state of the head, and the head switching signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230184-A (GB)
Title: Hairstyling implement
Inventor: CRITCHLOW THERESA
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 1990-03-22
Abstract: A hairstyling implement comprises a plurality of spaced prongs 12 each of diameter not less than half a centimetre projecting from mounting means 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242145-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for coating graphite on cathode ray tube
Inventor: PAEK MYEONG-GI
IPC: H01J9/48
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: A method of coating graphite on a cathode ray tube (T), which comprises the steps of spraying graphite, conveying cathode ray tubes, interrupting the dispersion of graphite dust and sucking it away, and discharging the graphite dust. An apparatus for coating graphite on a cathode ray tube (T) comprises a housing (11), a graphite spraying means (10), a conveying means (20) having a lifter (22) and a conveyor line (23), and a dust collecting means (30) and a controller. As the apparatus performs automatic graphite layer coating in sequence, productivity is remarkably improved, and graphite pollution of the work environment can be prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242536-A (GB)
Title: Tape slicing method and apparatus
Inventor: MATSUYAMA MASAYOSHI
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 1991-04-02
Abstract: A cutting/connection device of a tape splicer includes a fixed base member 3a and a vertically displaceable member 3b. The end portions of tapes to be spliced are overlaid one on top of the other on the device. A cutter severes the tapes so that the movable member can be vertically displaced in a manner which brings the free ends of the two tapes to the same level (Fig 4). Under these conditions a strip of adhesive tape is applied to splice the tapes together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246162-A (GB)
Title: Locks
Inventor: JONES KEITH
IPC: E05B67/24
Filed: 1991-07-02
Abstract: A key-operated lock (as shown, a padlock) has a keyhole cover assembly comprising a pair of shutter elements 8, 9 biased towards each other by an encircling tension spring 10 such as normally to close the entrance for the key to the lock. The shutter elements are however displaceable apart against the spring bias when the tip of a key is pressed in, and the assembly is rotatable as a whole together with the key when the latter is inserted and turned in the lock. Components 8, 9, 10 are retained by a base plate 11 secured to lock casing (1, Figure 1). Element 8 is a truncated disc with a lug 8A and element 9 is a slide with a pin 14 which is withdrawn from detention 22 in base plate 11 when the key is inserted to free the assembly for rotation. <IMAGE>